Kitchen Exhaust Systems
ECM can install TEL’s cutting-edge kitchen hood ventilation systems, utilizing advanced controls equipment from TEL to help improve operating efficiency.
A typical kitchen hood ventilation system runs at maximum design volume 100 percent of the time, even though most only require full exhaust performance for a small part of the day. Based on thorough energy management surveys, TEL adapted their fume hood controls technology to specifically address the energy consumption concerns of large commercial kitchens.
Their kitchen hood variable air volume (VAV) system automatically varies exhaust and supply air as cooking demands change or when the presence of smoke or cooking effluence is detected. The system has unique microprocessor-based controls whose sensors can be set to automatically adjust ventilation based on equipment use, temperature, time of day, and more.
Kitchen Controls Increase Safety
TEL kitchen hood VAV systems are equipped with an integrated gas interlock system that cuts off gas flow in the event of kitchen ventilation failure. This feature can help promote employee safety and also meet a number of requirements regulating commercial kitchens.
Turnkey VAV Retrofits
ECM is a leading provider of VAV system retrofits for kitchens, labs, and other facilities with hood ventilation systems or other specialty ventilation needs.
TEL’s VAV airflow controllers are specifically designed with these considerations in mind. They allow facilities to precisely regulate airflow, helping meet safety guidelines while reducing energy consumption.
Customized Solutions
At ECM, we provide clients with control strategies and equipment customized to their needs. This typically starts with a comprehensive survey of their existing installation and energy usage, followed by a proposal that details scope of work, cost, expected savings, and potential utility incentives.
Once a plan is agreed upon, we take turnkey responsibility for the retrofit, including commissioning and training for your employees as needed. Further, after the system is up and running, we can provide a full analysis to monitor and report on energy use, calculate savings, and project expected payback.
Benefits of TEL’s Kitchen Hood System:
- Automatically regulate fan speed based on cooking load, time of day, hood temperature
- Reduce exhaust system energy usage by up to 75 percent, cutting costs and reducing carbon emissions
- Decrease cleaning costs
- Minimize wear and tear on ventilation equipment
- Reduce ventilation noise for a quieter kitchen
- Promote safety and meet commercial kitchen regulations
Reach out for more information on TEL’s kitchen ventilation products.